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Foreign travel advice CANADA CONTENTS * Warnings and insurance * Entry requirements * Safety and security * Health * Getting help SUBSCRIPTIONS * Get email alerts HEALTH Before you travel,
check that: * your destination can provide the healthcare you may need * you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation This is particularly
important if you have a health condition or are pregnant. EMERGENCY MEDICAL NUMBER Dial 911 and ask for an ambulance. Contact your insurance or medical assistance company quickly if you’re
referred to a medical facility for treatment. VACCINE RECOMMENDATIONS AND HEALTH RISKS At least 8 weeks before your trip: * check the latest vaccine recommendations for Canada * see where
to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the NHS travel vaccinations page See what health risks you’ll face in Canada, including: * biting insects or ticks * mpox – also see Canada’s
Public Health Authority website which includes updates on mpox Altitude sickness is a risk in parts of Canada, including skiing and hiking destinations in the Canadian Rockies such as Banff
and Lake Louise. Read more about altitude sickness on TravelHealthPro. MEDICATION The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other
countries. TravelHealthPro explains best practice when travelling with medicines. HEALTHCARE IN CANADA Medical treatment can be very expensive. There are no special arrangements for British
visitors. For emergency healthcare, go to a hospital emergency room or a walk-in clinic. If you have dual British-Canadian citizenship, you may still have to pay for medical treatment if
you do not meet provincial residency requirements for healthcare. Check with the relevant province or territory health ministry for more information. TRAVEL AND MENTAL HEALTH Read FCDO
guidance on travel and mental health. There is also guidance on TravelHealthPro. Previous : Safety and security Next : Getting help View a printable version of the whole guide